INFORMATION SERVICES

2529-11 Historian

Researches the history of human activity and prepares accounts of findings.

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification.

Include:

• undertakes research into the history of human activity
• assembles historical data by consulting sources of information such as historical indexes and catalogues, archives, court records, diaries, newspaper files and other materials
• organises and evaluates data on the basis of authenticity and significance
• prepares and presents findings
• advises individuals, institutions and commercial organisations on historical matters
• assist with the setting up and supervision of museums and exhibitions
• may trace historical development within restricted fields of research such as economics, sociology or philosophy
• may prepare and deliver history lectures and conduct tutorials

Specialisations:

Art Historian
Cultural Historian
Economic Historian
Geographical Historian